Our mission at the Washington Department of Corrections is to improve public safety by positively impacting lives. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition. With a number of evidence-based programs and resources to reduce recidivism, Washington State is highly regarded as a strong leader in the field of Corrections. The Department of Corrections is responsible for administering adult corrections programs operated by the State of Washington. This includes state correctional institutions and programs for individuals supervised in the community.